This exception does not apply to government contractors. Government exceptions are found in 18 USC 925(a)(1) which allows federal, state and local governments to import firearms and ammunition that otherwise would be prohibited from importation, such as nonsporting firearms/ammunition and surplus military firearms. While 18 USC 922 (I) makes it generally unlawful to import firearms and ammunition there are certain exceptions.
CURIO AND RELIC MACHINE GUNS FOR SALE UPDATE
It also clarifies an outdated reference in the regulations to Zaire, currently known as the “Democratic Republic of the Congo.”Īn overview and update on legal issues that licensed importers should be aware of was presented by David Wulf, an ATF acting associate chief counsel, during the annual ATF Importers Conference held last summer in Washington, D.C.
The rule also removes the arms embargo against the countries of Serbia and Montenegro. The final rule amends the list of countries from which the importation of defense articles into the United States are prohibited by adding Afghanistan and removing South Africa and some of the states comprising the former Soviet Union (Armenia, Azerbaijan and Tajikistan).
CURIO AND RELIC MACHINE GUNS FOR SALE SERIAL NUMBERS
SS-1 Sidewinder machinegun, serial numbers Ex-001 through Ex-0015 and Ex-0017 through Ex-020.ĪTF has announced a final rule that conforms the regulations in 27 CFR Part 447 to the revised International Traffic in Arms Regulations.Chapter 53, the National Firearms Act, and 18 U.S.C. Section IV - NFA firearms classified as curios or relics, still subject to the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 45-70, S/N 447 determination applies only when included as an integral part of its accompanying accessory kit. Coston Supply Co., Coston Line Throwing Gun, caliber.Beretta, Model 92SB pistols, caliber 9mm, S/N C31509Z through C31538Z with factory-issued detachable folding shoulder stocks.Section III - Firearms removed from the provisions of the National Firearms Act and classified as curios or relics, still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Gerat 06H, 7.92 X 33 caliber semiautomatic rifles made by Firepower International, Ltd., of England bearing the following serial numbers: 08, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16.Czech, VZ82/CZ82 pistols (in original configuration), all calibers, all serial numbers.Section II - Firearms classified as curios or relics, still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. For a complete listing, check with BATFE. The following is a partial update to the C&R list. However, if a C&R item is regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) in order for it to be removed from the provisions of the NFA, a sample of the firearm must be submitted to the Firearms Technology Branch for evaluation and a formal classification. It is not necessary for such firearms to be listed in ATF’s C&R list. Any firearm that is at least 50 years old, and in its original configuration, would qualify as a C&R firearm. Firearms automatically attain curio or relic (C&R) status when they are 50 years old. Industry News: ATF Updates Curios & Relics ListĪTF has updated its list of firearms classified as Curios or Relics.